High School Selection/PSSA Assessment Coordinator (Consultant)
West Oak Lane Charter School is a K-8th Philadelphia based charter school. The school is seeking a seasoned educator to serve to provide oversight for the annual 8th grade high school selection process, and to coordinate the annual PSSA/Keystone assessments for grades 3rd through 8th. Position starts July 2021.
Responsibilities for the 8th Grade High School Selection Process
- Work with the school’s Academic Leadership Team to develop a timely and appropriate communication strategy to keep WOLCS parents and students informed of the high school selection process.
- Work with the school’s Academic Leadership Team to structure mandatory meetings for both parents and students to orient them to the high school selection process, incorporating both WOLCS and School District of Philadelphia timelines.
- Design questionnaires, conduct student interviews, coordinate student portfolios, and facilitate career/college related presentations to enhance the selection process, as well as to ensure a better high school match for 8th grade students.
- Develop and maintain contact with appropriate School District of Philadelphia and High School Administrative personnel to help expedite the application process.
- Work with the Middle School Assistant Principal to coordinate 8th grade fieldtrip to the School District of Philadelphia’s annual High School Fair.
- Identify opportunities to streamline the application process and make recommendations for future implementation to the Middle School Assistant Principal.
- Provide appropriate and timely, ongoing updates via reports, on the process and selection outcomes to designated WOLCS personnel.
- Work with the Middle School Assistant Principal and Dean to coordinate 7th grade career/college session with the purpose of ensuring that students are better prepared and informed for the 8th grade high school selection process.
Responsibilities for Coordinating amp; Administering the Annual PSSA/Keystone Exam
- Meet with the school’s Academic Leadership Team to discuss and plan for testing dates, professional development sessions, and all other related logistics.
- Attend all School District of Philadelphia and PA State Department of Education PSSA and Keystone Exam orientations and trainings.
- Coordinate and facilitate professional development sessions for designated WOLCS personnel on test preparation, test administration, and test compliance requirements.
- Order, coordinate and secure all testing materials throughout the testing period.
- Coordinate the distribution and the collection of all testing materials during the testing period.
- Coordinate the secure and safe return of all testing materials to the site designated by the PA State Department of Education.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Masters - preferred
- PA Teacher Certification preferred
- 3-5 years’ experience in Pennsylvania public/charter school setting
- Project management experience preferred
- Student counseling experience - preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- High-level of attention to details
- Ability to meet critical deadlines
- Flexible schedule
- Ability to travel
Benefits
Fully paid medical and dental benefits
Pension match contribution